His Brother (film)
Encyclopedia
Son frère is a 2003 French film
directed by Patrice Chéreau
. The screenplay, based on the Philippe Besson
2001 book Son frère
(English title His Brother) was written by Chéreau and Anne-Louise Trividic.
) and Luc (Eric Caravaca
) have an estranged relationship. One day, Thomas comes to Luc's apartment explaining that he is ill and asks if Luc will accompany him to the hospital. Thomas has an undetermined platelet
disorder which is treated with cortisone
and splenectomy
-- neither help. Luc, who happens to be gay
, and is in a relationship with Vincent (Sylvain Jacques), is viewed by their father as the stronger of the two and wishes it was Luc that were ill, as he could beat the illness.
Thomas's girlfriend, Claire (Nathalie Boutefeu
), leaves Thomas when she realizes he only wants his brother Luc around. Luc's relationship with Vincent is also strained as Luc takes Thomas to the family home in Breton
. The film jumps forward in time to allow about 18 months to be covered during the course of the film. By the end of the film, the brothers reconcile their relationship.
French Film
French Film is a 2008 British comedy film directed by Jackie Oudney and starring Anne-Marie Duff, Hugh Bonneville, Victoria Hamilton, Douglas Henshall and Eric Cantona. The film was shot in Spring 2007 at various locations around London including Waterloo station and the BFI Southbank.-Plot:Two...
directed by Patrice Chéreau
Patrice Chéreau
Patrice Chéreau is a French opera and theatre director, filmmaker, actor, and producer.-Biography:Patrice Chéreau was born in Lézigné, Maine-et-Loire, and went to school in Paris. At a young age he became well-known to Parisian critics as director, actor, and stage manager of his high-school theatre...
. The screenplay, based on the Philippe Besson
Philippe Besson
Philippe Besson is a French writer.-Life:In 1999, Besson, a law graduate, was inspired to write his first novel, En l'absence des hommes while reading of accounts of ex-serviceman during the First World War.The novel, with its daring inclusion of Marcel Proust as a central character, won the...
2001 book Son frère
Son frère
Son frère is a novel by Philippe Besson. It was published by Julliard in Paris in 2001 . It was later published as a sotcover issue....
(English title His Brother) was written by Chéreau and Anne-Louise Trividic.
Synopsis
Brothers, Thomas (Bruno TodeschiniBruno Todeschini
Bruno Todeschini is a Swiss actor.Todeschini studied at L'école supérieure d'art dramatique in Genève and after graduating in 1986, he joined the Théàtre des Amandiers in Nanterre, directed by Patrice Chéreau....
) and Luc (Eric Caravaca
Eric Caravaca
Eric Caracava is a French actor and director.The son of an engineer, Caracava studied literature while taking acting lessons...
) have an estranged relationship. One day, Thomas comes to Luc's apartment explaining that he is ill and asks if Luc will accompany him to the hospital. Thomas has an undetermined platelet
Platelet
Platelets, or thrombocytes , are small,irregularly shaped clear cell fragments , 2–3 µm in diameter, which are derived from fragmentation of precursor megakaryocytes. The average lifespan of a platelet is normally just 5 to 9 days...
disorder which is treated with cortisone
Cortisone
Cortisone is a steroid hormone. It is one of the main hormones released by the adrenal gland in response to stress. In chemical structure, it is a corticosteroid closely related to corticosterone. It is used to treat a variety of ailments and can be administered intravenously, orally,...
and splenectomy
Splenectomy
A splenectomy is a surgical procedure that partially or completely removes the spleen.-Indications:The spleen, similar in structure to a large lymph node, acts as a blood filter. Current knowledge of its purpose includes the removal of old red blood cells and platelets, and the detection and fight...
-- neither help. Luc, who happens to be gay
Homosexuality
Homosexuality is romantic or sexual attraction or behavior between members of the same sex or gender. As a sexual orientation, homosexuality refers to "an enduring pattern of or disposition to experience sexual, affectional, or romantic attractions" primarily or exclusively to people of the same...
, and is in a relationship with Vincent (Sylvain Jacques), is viewed by their father as the stronger of the two and wishes it was Luc that were ill, as he could beat the illness.
Thomas's girlfriend, Claire (Nathalie Boutefeu
Nathalie Boutefeu
Nathalie Boutefeu is a French actress, film director and screenwriter. She has appeared in 40 films since 1990. She starred in the film The Butterfly's Dream, which was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1994 Cannes Film Festival....
), leaves Thomas when she realizes he only wants his brother Luc around. Luc's relationship with Vincent is also strained as Luc takes Thomas to the family home in Breton
Brittany
Brittany is a cultural and administrative region in the north-west of France. Previously a kingdom and then a duchy, Brittany was united to the Kingdom of France in 1532 as a province. Brittany has also been referred to as Less, Lesser or Little Britain...
. The film jumps forward in time to allow about 18 months to be covered during the course of the film. By the end of the film, the brothers reconcile their relationship.
Cast
- Bruno TodeschiniBruno TodeschiniBruno Todeschini is a Swiss actor.Todeschini studied at L'école supérieure d'art dramatique in Genève and after graduating in 1986, he joined the Théàtre des Amandiers in Nanterre, directed by Patrice Chéreau....
as Thomas - Eric CaravacaEric CaravacaEric Caracava is a French actor and director.The son of an engineer, Caracava studied literature while taking acting lessons...
as Luc - Nathalie BoutefeuNathalie BoutefeuNathalie Boutefeu is a French actress, film director and screenwriter. She has appeared in 40 films since 1990. She starred in the film The Butterfly's Dream, which was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1994 Cannes Film Festival....
as Claire - Sylvain Jacques as Vincent
- Maurice GarrelMaurice GarrelMaurice Garrel was a French film actor.Garrel was born in Saint-Servais, Isère. He appeared in over a hundred films and was nominated twice for a César Award for best supporting actor: in 1991 for La Discrète and in 2005 for Kings and Queen.Garrel was the father of producer Thierry Garrel and...
as the old man - Catherine Ferran as Head Doctor
- Antoinette Moya as the mother
- Fred Ulysse as the father
- Robinson StéveninRobinson Stévenin-Selected filmography:-Awards:In 2002 he won the César Award for Most Promising Actor for the film Bad Genres.- External links :...
as Manuel
Awards and nominations
- Berlin Film FestivalBerlin International Film FestivalThe Berlin International Film Festival , also called the Berlinale, is one of the world's leading film festivals and most reputable media events. It is held in Berlin, Germany. Founded in West Berlin in 1951, the festival has been celebrated annually in February since 1978...
(Germany)- Won: Silver Bear - Best DirectorSilver Bear for Best DirectorThe Silver Bear for Best Director is the Berlin International Film Festival's award for best achievement in direction.-Awards:-Repeated winners:*Mario Monicelli *Satyajit Ray *Carlos Saura -External links:*...
(Patrice Chéreau) - Nominated: Golden BearGolden BearAccording to legend, the Golden Bear was a large golden Ursus arctos. Members of the Ursus arctos species can reach masses of . The Grizzly Bear and the Kodiak Bear are North American subspecies of the Brown Bear....
(Patrice Chéreau)
- Won: Silver Bear - Best Director
- César Awards (France)
- Nominated: Best Actor – Leading RoleCésar Award for Best ActorThis is the list of winners and nominees of the César Award for Best Actor .-1970s:-1980s:-1990s:-2000s:-2010s:...
(Bruno Todeschini)
- Nominated: Best Actor – Leading Role
- European Film Awards
- Nominated: Best Actor – Leading RoleEuropean Film Award for Best Actor-1980s:-1990s:-2000s:-2010s:-External links:*...
(Bruno Todeschini)
- Nominated: Best Actor – Leading Role
- Lumiere Awards (France)
- Won: Best Actor – Leading Role (Bruno Todeschini)